Overview

• World Boxing’s policy, set to take effect July 1, requires all adult boxers to undergo PCR genetic testing to establish birth-assigned sex.
• Following the May 30 announcement, Khelif did not register for the Eindhoven Box Cup before entries closed and will not compete under the new regulations.
• President Boris van der Vorst apologized to the Algerian Boxing Federation for explicitly naming Khelif in the policy announcement and exposing her medical privacy.
• The Algerian Boxing Federation and Eindhoven Mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem criticized World Boxing’s decision, labeling it harmful to the athlete’s rights and local sporting values.
• The policy outlines an independent appeals process for athletes with adverse results as Khelif prepares to challenge the gender eligibility accusations publicly and legally.